3 years, Part-time (80% FTE), fixed-term position
Base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 – $100,296.97 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6).
Based at our St Lucia campus.
Join the School of Education and contribute to meaningful research supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education.
Working under the supervision of Professor Marnee Shay, you will support the Indigenous Futures Centre’s Education and Economies theme, providing technical research, coordination, and administrative support to advance policy and practice in Indigenous education.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate research activities, track progress, and support project delivery.
Prepare and maintain research documentation, including ethics and reporting.
Assist in data collection, analysis, and the preparation of reports and presentations.
Provide administrative, financial, and communication support for project operations.
Engage and support Indigenous local researchers and community partners.
Contribute to other research or administrative tasks as required.
This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Degree in a relevant discipline with research or project coordination experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of research methods and data management, with strong organisational skills.
Experience working with, or commitment to working with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Competency in Microsoft Office and NVivo, with the ability to learn UQ systems.
An interest in mentoring or supporting students and junior researchers is desirable.
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment.
For more information, contact Professor Marnee Shay at m.shay@uq.edu.au.
For application queries, contact talent@uq.edu.au, quoting the job reference number (R-57083).
UQ values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals who bring different perspectives. Accessibility requirements and adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au.
Applications close Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 11.00 pm AEST (R-57083).